Ford Recalls Transit Vans: Rear Axle Lubrication Issue Can Cause Wheel Lock-Up or Driveshaft Separation

 Inadequate Rear Axle Lubrication

Wheel lock-up or driveshaft separation can result in a loss of drive power. A disconnected driveshaft can also result in a roll away when the vehicle is in park without the parking brake applied. Any of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V102000

Manufacturer Ford Motor Company

Components POWER TRAIN

Potential Number of Units Affected 77,584

Summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Ford Transit vehicles. An inadequate amount of rear axle lubricant may cause rear axle tail bearing damage and seizure, which can result in wheel lock-up or driveshaft separation.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the rear axle, and replace the axle bearings or axle assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 4, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S05.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

2 Affected Products 

Vehicle

MAKE	MODEL	YEAR
FORD	TRANSIT	2023-2024